The retail world offers many “selection” of the month clubs. Flowers naturally are the top selection. Over the years each month has become associated with a flower.
JANUARY
January is known for Carnations. The word carnation comes from corone. They are still used in traditional Greek ceremonies. The carnation naturally comes in every color except blue and black.
FEBRUARY
February is for violets. Violets have been commonly dubbed as the flowers of modesty. The heart-shaped leaves conceal the delicate inner parts of the flower. The flower is also a reminder of honesty and faith.
Violets vary from blue violet to deep purple and even white. Violets are said to instill peace and promote harmony while reducing anxiety. Violets grow in the wild and are cultivated for sale.
MARCH
March walks in the daffodil. They are often referred to as the “Lent Lily” due to the time of year. daffodils are bright and cheery, usually bright yellow. There are more than fifty species of the flower.
APRIL
April celebrates sweet peas and daisies. There are over 22,000 species in this category. Daisies always have five petals. Sweet peas are a hybrid native to Southern Italy created by a Scotsman Henry Eckford.
MAY
The most widely recognized use of the Lily may be The fleur-de-lis . Used by royals and on coat of arms. Associated with purity and innocence it is an excellent flower for weddings, new births, and baptisms.
JUNE
June is for Roses. The Rose is the national flower of England. In 1986 the Rose was adopted as the official flower of the United States. The Rose represents the states of New York, Iowa, North Dakota and Georgia.
JULY
July heralds in the larkspur, also a type of Lily. Each color of larkspur has a different meaning. White conveys a happy nature, and purple normally represents a first love. This flower means enduring love.
AUGUST
August brings the gladioli is Latin meaning sword. This mainly refers to the shape of the leaves of the gladioli. The name is fitting since the gladiator’s weapon of choice was generally a sword.
SEPTEMBER
September chooses the Aster. Asters resemble daisies except with starry-shaped flower heads. Asters repel snakes and attract butterflies.
OCTOBER
The Morning Glory is named because it blooms for a few hours in the early morning. It begins to wilt as the day goes on. The Morning Glory can develop roots and become a thicket in the wild.
Vibrant oranges and yellows mark the marigolds. Marigolds bloom within fifty days of planting. They grow as long as there in no danger of cold temperatures.
NOVEMBER
November is time for Chrysanthemums. These gentle flowers are meant to bring happiness and symbolize forever love. Also called mums, these blooms are used in the making of rice wine.
DECEMBER
Poinsettias are commonly associated with Christmas. Poinsettias come on both white and red with bright green leaves. Originally cultivated in Mexico and Central America, they arrived in the States in 1825.
The most popular flowers will always be the rose, tulip, and carnation. With only twelve months have not begun to explore the world of flowers. There will always be more flowers to smell and discover.
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